by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Franklin and Marshall ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.
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The astronomy major at Franklin and Marshall is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Astronomy & Astrophysics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Franklin and Marshall College handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Franklin and Marshall paid an average of $2,131 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $68,180 | $68,180 |
| Fees | $200 | $200 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,568 | $15,568 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,270 | $1,270 |
Learn more about Franklin and Marshall tuition and fees.
Of the 4 astronomy students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Franklin and Marshall, about 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Franklin and Marshall are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Franklin and Marshall College with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Franklin and Marshall does not offer an online option for its astronomy bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Franklin and Marshall Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at Franklin and Marshall College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 12 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 8 |
| Physics | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.